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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders

    Published: Oct 20, 2014 · Modified: Aug 1, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders

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    chicken tenders in red basket with wax paperWhenever we are crazy enough to ask our little purple princess what she wants for dinner we must prepare ourselves for the inevitable answer of "Chicken and SpongeBob". Okay, okay. I know she's really saying french fries but it seriously sounds like SpongeBob so I think that's just what we will be calling our fries for the next 100 years. Well, me being me and all and not wanting to go out to eat and spend $6 on a kiddie meal (that's not really healthy anyway) I'm always trying to devise ways of making meals she will eat at home. After more fails than wins I must say we finally have a home run! Chicken tenders (no breading, no frying!!!) in the slow cooker. Not only is the princess pleased but we are all loving dinner!

    chicken tenders in red basket with wax paper with bottle of sauceThis dinner scores big points in the "easy" category. Only a few ingredients and minimal prep work an you are done. Don't tell me you don't love that!

    chicken tenders in red basket with wax paperJuicy, flavorful and perfect for dipping! Use more BBQ sauce or ranch or honey mustard, whatever you like. Or nothing since these stand on their own just as well. I was actually planning my lunch the next day while eating dinner. I was thinking a big old salad topped off with a few of these! But, I guess no such luck as we didn't end up having ANY leftovers!

    Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken TendersAdmission, I did not, in fact, make french fries to go with this. We had a side of rice instead. But it was just as yummy 🙂

    chicken tenders in red basket with wax paper

    Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders

    Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders

    Jennifer Draper
    Juicy, flavorful and perfect for dipping! Use more BBQ sauce or ranch or honey mustard, whatever you like. Or nothing since these Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tenders stand on their own just as well. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 382 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • pinch ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (I used Pineapple BBQ sauce)
    • ¼ cup pineapple juice
    • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

    Instructions
     

    • Sprinkle each tenderloin with salt, garlic powder and pepper
    • Place in crock along with pineapple chunks
    • Whisk together BBQ sauce and juice and pour over chicken
    • Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 until chicken is fully cooked

    Notes

    OPTIONAL: Melt one tablespoon butter in skillet. Place seasoned chicken tenderloins in skillet, letting cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned, then place in crock.
    I made this in my 3.5 quart slow cooker on high for 3.5 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 49gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 17.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Dustin says

      December 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Instead of pineapple, try adding some orange marmalade.

      Reply
    2. Chris says

      May 31, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Can I use frozen chicken strips

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 01, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        I don't recommend using frozen meat in the slow cooker.

        Reply
    3. itsjustme says

      June 22, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a 10+ Easy beyond belief and even more tasty. The chicken melts in your mouth, and the combination of bbq sauce and pineapples...soo delish! I used 1 lb. of chicken tenders and made in a small crockpot, it was perfect. Can't wait to heat up with some roasted cashews. Thank you so much for sharing ♥

      Reply
    4. Marlene says

      June 05, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      How many people does this recipe serve?

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      • Jennifer says

        June 06, 2017 at 7:28 am

        Hi Marlene! It serves 4.

        Reply
    5. meredith mitchell says

      January 17, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      why use FROZEN pineapple chunks--why not right out of the can?????

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 17, 2015 at 7:33 pm

        That's what I had on hand and tested for the recipe. I just prefer it to canned so that's what I buy 🙂 Feel free to give the canned a try!

        Reply

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